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6 days ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
The town of Johnson is set to celebrate the grand opening of the Johnson General Store at 7:00am Friday morning, marking the return of a local grocery store after nearly two years without one. This milestone comes after the Sterling Market was forced to close following devastating floods in 2023. The land it occupied has since been deemed flood-prone, and the owners are currently pursuing a FEMA buyout.
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1 week ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
The Vermont Senate approved the annual “yield bill” Wednesday, setting an average property tax increase of 1.1% statewide—a sharp decline from last year’s 14% hike. This year’s reduction arises from a $77 million reallocation proposed by the House, Senate, and Governor aimed at providing relief amid financial challenges for Vermonters.A couple senators expressed mixed feelings, with some pushing to reserve funds for future tax reductions.
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1 week ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
A former employee of Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit, alleging she was fired after reporting events tied to a double homicide case in November 2024. Jordan Houston, the former employee, claims she was dismissed in January 2025 for raising concerns about the organization’s handling of multiple phone calls from Mary Gomes, one of the homicide victims.
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1 week ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
Vermont’s landmark Climate Action Superfund, designed to hold oil companies accountable for the effects of climate change, has sparked another round of controversy and legal challenges.
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1 week ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
A day after New Hampshire State Police were cleared to work with federal immigration services, Vermont lawmakers held a joint hearing to evaluate the state’s relationship with federal law enforcement amid growing concerns about immigration enforcement policies. The joint hearing, comprised of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, focused on potential changes to law enforcement protocols.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
TOWARDS AN END THE ODDS OF THIS BILL BECOMING LAW THIS YEAR ARE VERY SLIM. GREEN UP DAY IS THIS WEEKEND. TODAY GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT IS HIGHLIGHTING THE EVENT CENTERED AROUND MAKING SURE VERMONT IS CLEAN AS SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. The state is now in the Guinness Wrld Records after last year's effort. with more than 30 thousand VOLUNTEERS taking part in 2024. PARTICIPANTS PICKED UP 404 TONS OF TRASH EQUATING TO 1 point 3 MILLION POUNDS.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
COOPERATE WITH ICE INVESTIGATIONS... BUT THE LETTER DID NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC CASES. VERMONT LAWMAKERS HEARD TESTIMONY TODAY - IN RESPONSE TO RECENT EVENTS IN VERMONT AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE LEGISLATION WOULD PREVENT IMMIGRATION SERVICES FROM ENTERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITHOUT A JUDICIAL WARRANT. RIGHT NOW - PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAN'T DENY STUDENTS BASED ON IMMIGRATION STATUS. AND A LAWYER REPRESENTING DISTRICTS SAYS THE BILL COULD BE REDUNDANT.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
in montpelier... THE VERMONT SENATE GAVE PRELIMINARY APPROVAL this afternoon TO THEIR PROPOSED STATE BUDGET. it's a LITTLE OVER 9 BILLION DOLLARS. SOMEWHAT TIGHTER THEN PREVIOUS YEARS SURPLUS COVID FUNDS HAVE DRIED UP. there is also the UNCERTAINTY OF FEDERAL FUNDING looming. THERE'S ALSO A PROVISION WORKED INTO THE BUDGET... WHERE IF ENOUGH FEDERAL FUNDING IS CUT... LAWMAKERS WOULD BE ABLE TO COME BACK TO MONTPELIER FOR A SPECIAL SESSION. WHICH governor SCOTT ISN'T TOTALLY SURE IF HE SUPPORTS YET.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
Vermont’s transportation fund for the upcoming fiscal year is nearing finalization after receiving preliminary approval from the state Senate on Monday. However, lawmakers have expressed significant concerns about the fund’s long-term outlook. The transportation sector is facing declining revenues due to various factors, including the rise of electric vehicles and fuel-efficient cars, which have significantly reduced the state’s gas tax income.
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2 weeks ago | 
mynbc5.com | Stephen Biddix
In a symbolic step forward for the town of Johnson, Vermont, its library will be physically relocated starting Friday night to escape years of repeated flooding. After suffering significant devastation during the historic 2023 summer floods, the community continues its efforts to recover and build resilience. The Johnson Public Library will be moved from its current riverside location to Legion Park, approximately half a mile away.
